Ch 10 P Terms Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| adenoidectomy | removal of the adenoids |
| antitussive | a drug that prevents coughing |
| bronchioplasty | reconstruction of the bronchus |
| bronchodilator | a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi |
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | a method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped |
| endotracheal intubation | insertion of a tube inside the trachea |
| expectorant | a drug that encourages that expulsion of material from the lungs |
| laryngectomy | removal of the larynx |
| laryngoplasty | reconstruction of the larynx |
| lobectomy | removal of a lobe |
| mucolytic | a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus |
| nebuilizer | a machine that administers respiratory medication by recreating a cloud or mist that is inhaled by the patient |
| palatoplasty | reconstruction of the palate |
| pleuropexy | reattachment of the pleura |
| pneumonectomy | removal of a lung |
| septoplasty | reconstruction of the septum |
| thoracentesis | puncture of the chest |
| thoracocentesis | puncture of the chest |
| thoracoplasty | reconstruction of the chest |
| thoracostomy | creation of an opening in the chest |
| thoracotomy | incision into the chest |
| tonsillectomy | removal of the tonsils |
| tracheostomy | creation of an opening in the trachea |
| tracheotomy | incision into the trachea |
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